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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021
     | 5,019 views

    He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

    We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Of The Age Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2021
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     | 8,069 views

    As we approach the chaos of the end of the age, stay true to the Lord, stay calm in the crisis, and stay strong in the faith.

    To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Taking The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,562 views

    Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? NO there’s a cross for everyone and there’s a cross for me. Even though many disciples relished the privilege to preach in the name of Jesus, persecution caused many to quit. They thrived on the

    1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as pleasant but nevertheless are necessary. Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wonder Of Our Great Salvation Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
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     | 7,545 views

    Are you amazed by your salvation, so often we are guilty of taking it for granted? The apostle Peter in writing to these persecuted believers who has we have seen are scattered throughout five Roman provinces, wants them to understand how great this salva

    The Wonder of Our Great Salvation 1 Peter 1:10-12 Introduction A man accompanied his friend home for dinner and was impressed by the way he entered his house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 9- A Few Good Men; Seven Servants Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
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     | 7,092 views

    When we pick up our study of the Early Church in Acts 6, it is thriving and growing. They are having unprecedented success. •External persecution has only made the Church stronger. •We learned at the end of chapter five that after being beaten for thei

    A Few Good Men Seven Servants Who Made a Difference Acts 6:1-7 One of the great classics of Western literature is Edward Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. It races the history of the decline of the Roman Empire over a thousand year period, from the second century to the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Opposition: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
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    Sermon 7 of the series. Ezra is very quick to remind us of the truth that ... 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. While Ezra is recording the opposition to the rebuilding of the temple, he adds materia

    The Book of Ezra Study #9 (Ezra 4:6-23) Opposition: Part II INTRODUCTION: 1. In what ways does Christianity go against the flow of society today? 2. What sacrifices do you think Christians have to make for their faith today? 3. What would you do if it were illegal to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Choose Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 26, 2012
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    Those pioneers of faith are our examples. Persecution, assaults, mistreatment, affliction and even death; however, they kept the faith. Verse 19b ...I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Every person choses their own destiny;

    Choose Life Deuteronomy 30:19NASB I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, Verse 19 again from the TM Bible- I call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Minsitry Of Paul At Athens Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021
     | 1,792 views

    Paul was greatly distressed seeing full of idols in the city of Athens. His thirst for the souls motivated him to pray, observe and share the gospel despite the previous experiences of imprisonment and persecution. Paul won the hearts of few men who became followers of Christ.

    Acts 17:16-34 Ministry of Paul at Athens 17:16-21 Paul’s Distress 17:22-31 Paul’s Discourses 17:32-34 Mixed responses to Paul’s preaching 7:16-21 Paul’s Distress Paul was greatly distressed seeing full of idols in the city of Athens. Paul reasoned with the worshippers at the synagogue and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    28 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:11-13 - Message 28 – Paul Extends Himself To The Limits And Another Expose´ Of Those Who Were False Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 11, 2025
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    What was the large letter formation Paul used? Why did he use that? DO NOT compromise the faith or deny the faith because you are afraid of persecution. In Galatia they were abandoning the faith to avoid trouble. Very special note for younger Christians.

    28 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:11-13 - Message 28 – PAUL EXTENDS HIMSELF TO THE LIMITS AND ANOTHER EXPOSE´ OF THOSE WHO WERE FALSE As we near the end of this heartfelt letter to the Galatian churches, Paul touches on a personal matter that raises much speculation, and he delivers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 3 Of 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025
     | 193 views

    We continue the Sower, considering the seed that fell into rocky ground, the shallow soil, with a warning. Temptation plus affliction and persecution will in time burn and kill off any mere profession. These hearers are only temporary. Then we begin the seed choked in the thorny soil.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 3 of 5 Last time we finished thinking about the good seed that was wasted on the barren pathways and beside the roadway. There was nothing wrong with the seed, but the reception was nil because men closed their hearts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning From God's Providence

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017
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     | 3,946 views

    Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

    Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Magnifying God's Majesty Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 26, 2008
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     | 5,506 views

    It has often been said, "When the outlook is bad try the up look." That is what we see here in chapter 4. There were “doors” of persecution all around, but now John sees an open door in heaven. This was not just a door into heaven; this was a doorway int

    Magnifying God’s Majesty Revelation 4:1-3,5a Part I Purpose: To display Christ in His proper glory. Aim: I want the listener to have a deeper and more profound worship of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Revelation is the "Throne Book". The word throne is used 46 times in Revelation and only 15 times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's Going On

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham a

    What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham and Lot separated Genesis 19 4 But before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Obtained Mercy/ Thank God For Mercy

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,586 views

    The Apostle Paul tells young Timothy to explian him who was not fit to serve God but God counted him faithful to be one of his Messengers of the Gospel and saved him. He was a Persecuter of the Church a insolent man but by God’s Mercy hye made it on throu

    --------------------------The Epistle of Paul The Apostle To I Timothy---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Chapter I------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------The Living Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Addiction

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    The Word was David’s delight. Others persecuted him for his passion, but he hardly noticed. He was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. Let’s become a sacred conduit through which God flows into the created realm & changes the destiny of humanity.

    Holy Addiction Intro.: The Word of God was David’s delight and satisfaction. In it he feasted on the beauty of God. Others didn’t understand his passion. They persecuted, slandered and betrayed him, but he hardly noticed – Psalm 119:23. Davis was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. David ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic